Molecular Geometry

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What is Molecular Geometry?

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Molecular Geometry refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule, which influences its physical and chemical properties.

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What is the VSEPR theory?

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The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory is a model used to predict the geometry of individual molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs in the valence shell of the central atom.

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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 3 bonded pairs and 0 lone pairs (AB3)?

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Trigonal Planar.

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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 2 bonded pairs and 2 lone pairs (AB2E2)?

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Bent.

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What is the molecular geometry of CO2?

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Linear.

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What is the molecular geometry of NH3?

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Trigonal Pyramidal.

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What is the molecular geometry of SiCl4?

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Tetrahedral.

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Define 'bonded pairs' in molecular geometry.

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Bonded pairs refer to pairs of electrons that are shared between atoms in a molecule, forming covalent bonds.

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Define 'lone pairs' in molecular geometry.

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Lone pairs are pairs of valence electrons that are not involved in bonding and are localized on a single atom.

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What is the shape of a molecule with 4 bonded pairs and 0 lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral.